The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) ...

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Florida Public Service Commission announces a prehearing conference and a hearing in the following dockets to which all persons are invited:

DOCKET NO. AND TITLE: Docket No. 070300-EI – In re: Review of 2007 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan filed pursuant to Rule 25-6.0342, Florida Administrative Code, submitted by Florida Public Utilities Company and Docket No. 070304- EI – In re: Petition for rate increase by Florida Public Utilities Company.

PREHEARING CONFERENCE:

DATE AND TIME: Monday, February 11, 2008, 1:30 p.m.

PLACE: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) identify exhibits; (5) establish an order of witnesses; and (6) consider such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.

HEARING

DATES AND TIME: Wednesday – Friday, February 27-29, 2008, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this hearing is for the Commission to take final action on the 2007 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan submitted by Florida Public Utilities Company (FPUC) pursuant to Rule 25- 6.0342, Florida Administrative Code, FPUC’s petition for a rate increase, and to consider any motions or other matters that may be pending at the time of the hearing. The Commission may rule on any such motions from the bench or may take the matters under advisement. This proceeding shall: (1) allow FPUC to present evidence and testimony in support of its proposed 2007 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan and its petition for a rate increase; (2) permit intervenors to present testimony and exhibits concerning these matters; and (3) allow for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate.

The hearing will be governed by the provisions of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes; and Chapters 25-22 and 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. Only issues relating to FPUC’s proposed 2007 Electric Infrastructure Storm Hardening Plan and FPUC’s petition for rate increase will be heard at the February 27-29, 2008, hearing.

Emergency Cancellation – If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the hearing, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the hearing will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us/) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at [phone].

Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the hearing by contacting: Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850 or at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Florida Public Service Commission, Office of the Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850 or at [phone].